The Risk of One Potato: Shangi and the Challenge of Diversity in Kenya

In Kenya, the popular Shangi potato dominates up to 70% of production, but reliance on a single variety is putting farmers at risk. As diseases like late blight spread and climate pressures grow, yields have dropped significantly over the past decades. In this episode of the Untamed Potato video series, we explore how the Crop Trust's BOLD Project and the International Potato Center use crop diversity and wild potato relatives to develop more resilient, high-yielding varieties. By working with farmers and local seed producers, these efforts are helping bring better potatoes to market and reduce risks for over 800,000 smallholder farmers. Discover how diversifying crops can strengthen food security, improve livelihoods and build more resilient farming systems. #Potato #CropDiversity #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #Agriculture #BOLDproject #Genebanks